Armenian Interpreter (San Francisco, CA)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Ongoing opportunities

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking an Armenian Interpreter in San Francisco. This independent contractor position offers a flexible schedule and requires fluency in Armenian and English. The interpreter will work primarily in healthcare settings, ensuring clear communication. Qualifications include experience in diverse settings and willingness to obtain medical clearances. This role is essential for bridging language barriers in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical, legal, and community interpreting with high fidelity.
• Skilled in communicating with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Willingness to obtain necessary medical clearances.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Armenian and English in both directions.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret orally between Armenian and English in both directions.
• Assist diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Skills

Fluency in Armenian and English

Effective oral interpretation

Cultural competence

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Armenian Interpreter (San Francisco, CA)

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Francisco, CAor the San Francisco Bay Areaand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Armenian and English
• Must reside in San Francisco, CA orthe San Francisco Bay Area
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Armenian and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.